One of the oldest and most prestigious equestrian competitions in the Western US, the Annual Del Mar National Horse Show is comprised of a week each of Western, Dressage and Hunter/Jumper competition. Over 3,000 horses take part, representing many breeds, at the equestrian complex at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in coastal Del Mar. Spectators will see reining, spins, sliding stops, elegant dressage moves choreographed to music, daredevil show jumping, trick riders, comedy acts, thrills and spills, and more.

Western Week - April 16-19

Discover the spectacular entertainment we have in store during this year's Night of the Horse performance, April 18 at 7:00 PM.

Tommie Turvey and Pokerjoe will have you laughing while Icelandic horses with hooves ablaze with amaze! Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover Champ, Bobby Kerr, chauffeurs his Mustang cutting horse in a late model car, and that's just for starters!

Dressage Week - April 23-26

Includes qualifying competitions as well as an Evening of Musical Freestyles dressage competition.

Hunter/Jumper Week - April 28 - May 3

It features the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar, an evening filled with exciting speed, agility and nail-biting competition!

World class horses and riders will again set the bar very high literally and figuratively as they vie for this prestigious title and hefty paycheck! The $10,000 Speed Derby will provide plenty of action, thrills, and excitement.